🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Chana Kadhai

Name: Varanasi Chana Kadhai
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 cup, soaked Chickpeas; 1 tsp Coriander Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Chana Kadhai brings a kadhai touch with a classic pulusu finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Chickpeas1 cup, soaked
Coriander Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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